Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

soily

Adjective
/ˈsɔɪli/
Definition
Covered or characterized by soil; muddy or dirty.
Examples
  • The soily garden was a challenge to walk through after the rain.
  • He loved the soily texture of the earth as he planted the seeds.
  • The children came inside with soily shoes after playing in the backyard.
Meaning
The term ‘soily’ describes something that is affected by soil, often implying it is wet, muddy, or messy due to being in contact with earth or dirt.
Synonyms
  • muddy
  • dirtied
  • grimy
  • filthy